The Most Common Houseplant Bugs

Spidermites are hard to spot. They are tiny and sneaky. But you can look for a sign  of their presence– spiderwebs! If you notice that there are spider webs on a couple of your plants, then it is time to track down spidermites. They suck plant sap just like aphids. If the mites continue to feed on the plant, the color on the upper portion of the leaf becomes faded. If not addressed, the plant eventually dies. They can easily transfer from one plant to another and feed on them. If you notice webs on one of your plants, isolate it immediately. You do not want your other plants to become infected.
Spray a generous amount of water on the web to break it up. You can also use insecticidal soap and neem oil. Spray the solution on your plant once a week for several weeks until you get rid of the mites. Just make sure that you do not overdose your plants with insecticidal soap.